Spring dyed pear blossoms

Entering the yamen, the upright plaque hung high on the top, Meng Qiucheng's eyes swept over the person sitting under the plaque, and a wave of insinuation suddenly appeared in his heart.I thought it was someone sent by the prime minister, but I didn't expect it to be the general of King Yong.

Today's power is headed by two factions, Prime Minister Zhang and King Fucheng, but this King Yong is a neutral faction, and because of this, the emperor cut his military power.However, due to the pressure of the queen mother, he was given the important position of guarding Chang'an.

In comparison, the little bit of military power in the hands of King Yong was indeed not as important as this powerful position.At least he is now controlling the lifeline of Chang'an City.

In addition, this Prince Yong's mansion was gifted by the Queen Mother to recruit soldiers from the mansion.Now the Yong Wang still has tens of thousands of soldiers in his hands, and the emperor can't even control this force.

It's a pity that this person is so ambitious, has a bad temper, and has too much blood on his hands.Meng Qiucheng didn't want to offend him, because King Yong and the emperor were born of the same mother. The queen mother intended to support him before, but unfortunately the former emperor preferred the current emperor.

The imperial decree was read out in public, and the queen mother just gave up.

Now the emperor is nothing more than a puppet, and he is still afraid of the queen mother!On the surface, the mother is kind and the son is filial, but in reality, the face is in harmony with the heart.If it weren't for the mediocrity of this King Yong, the Emperor of Great Zhou would have changed his name long ago.

The person sitting on the county magistrate's chair in front of Meng Qiucheng's surname is Qi, with a single name of Wei.He was tall and mighty, with a stubble covering half of his face.

The rank of generals is not as high as hers, and they all rely on their masters to show off their power.No matter what, this person shouldn't have broken the rules and sat on her magistrate's chair.

Meng Qiucheng frowned inadvertently, and soon calmed down.Smiling secretly in his heart, what a vulgar man with a lot of strength!But such people are not deep in the city, and they are the easiest to deal with.

Meng Qiucheng put away the disdain in his heart, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Deputy Qi, why are you free to come to my place today!"

He had been waiting for a long time, but now he saw the Lord, Qi Wei's anger could be seen with naked eyes.A dark face, full of dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, Mr. Meng is such an official airs!"

"Hey, how dare you!" Meng Qiucheng walked up to Qi Wei in a few steps, and whispered into his ear, "Deputy Qi, I just found a pot of good wine today. It is sweet in the throat and fire in the body. The weather is perfect for drinking now."

This Qi Wei was addicted to alcohol, and everyone in Chang'an knew about it.Meng Qiucheng was a little distressed, she was going to give this reckless man the immortal drunk she had so hard to get from Feng San before she tasted it.

Qi Wei stroked the stubble on his chin, narrowed his small eyes and smiled, "Master Meng is so polite, how can you be ashamed!"

"Deputy Lieutenant Qi, if you don't accept him, you'll look down on me!" Meng Qiucheng said sincerely.

Qi Wei thought for a while, "Well, since Mr. Meng is so kind, then should I be disrespectful?"

"But it's disrespectful, but it's disrespectful! By the way, I still don't know why Vice-Lieutenant Qi came here today?"

Qi Wei put away his smile and became serious, "Isn't it the end of the year, when the Changyuan Festival is approaching, the city defense of Chang'an City is appointed by the emperor this time, and Prince Yong is in charge of it himself. In the past, it was Prime Minister Zhang, but this year it was suddenly changed. Man, Prime Minister Zhang has a grudge and intentionally made things difficult. Not only did he never elaborate on the layout of the city defense with the prince, he even withheld more than half of the deployment cost."

Hearing this, Meng Qiucheng understood, no wonder the people who came to inspect today are Yongwang's people.And the meaning of these words is also very clear, it can't be that the upper levels can't squeeze out money, so they come to the lower levels to exploit.

At the end of the year, if there is a problem with the city defense, King Yong will not be able to escape the responsibility, and she, the county magistrate of Chang'an City, will not be able to escape. The first person to be punished is Meng Qiucheng.

Meng Qiucheng touched the money that hadn't been warmed in his pocket, and reluctantly took it out from his bosom.

"What Lieutenant Qi said is that city defense is indeed important, and we need to be cautious about manpower. If you have any difficulties, just tell me, and the subordinate officials will try their best to help! These are just a little money for the soldiers who guard the city. The rest, let us know Retire for a while."

Qi Wei immediately opened his mouth when he saw the bank note presented by Meng Qiucheng, "I have long heard that Mr. Meng is an official, and he knows how to share the worries of the sage and the common people. Seeing him today really deserves his reputation! Mr. Meng's actions like this, at the end When I go back, I must report to the lord. At that time, the lord will have merit, and Mr. Meng will also contribute a lot!"

Meng Qiucheng was funny, when will the credit be her turn.

Qi Wei gained a lot, when he came he looked angry, but when he left he was full of joy.

Meng Qiucheng sat on the chair, the money he earned yesterday was completely lost this time.

Master Zhou walked in from outside the door with an account book.

"My lord, Boss Wang from the silk and satin village said that last time you took the top-quality Jiangnan Jinxiu from him, but you haven't sent the money to anyone. It's 50 taels in total! You also got the Yuqian Longjing from Boss Li. , I owe 70 taels. Boss Chen’s snow fox fur is 300 taels, and boss Liu’s emerald jade pendant is 150 taels. Adding my 30 taels, it’s exactly 600 taels! But the adult’s monthly salary is only 100 taels. Which one will the adult plan to pay first? ?”

Meng Qiucheng raised a harmless smile and stared at Master Zhou for a long time.

"I made a long shirt out of Boss Wang's fabric. It's a bit skinny and uncomfortable. Tell him, I won't pursue it this time. Boss Li's Yuqian Longjing tea tastes bad, and it's still short of catties. Hmph, this It would be good if the official didn't ask him to pay, and dare to ask the official for money?

As for Boss Chen's fox coat, it is not a snow fox at all, so I will give him 50 taels later.Boss Liu's jade pendant is worth 20 taels at most.As for your 30 taels..."

Master Zhou concentrated all his energy and stared at Meng Qiucheng, "My 30 taels, do you want to be greedy too?"

"Hehe, how could it be! A total of 100 taels, I will give it after the monthly salary is paid!"

Only then did Master Zhou nodded in satisfaction, "If your lord is always like this, I'm afraid all the shops in Chang'an City will be closed."

"Don't worry, it can't be closed!"

Ayu came in from the outside in a busy manner, took the conversation, and saluted Meng Qiucheng again.

"My lord, it's the end of the new year, and it's Changyuan Festival again. At that time, the whole country will celebrate together, and many ladies from the official family will follow into the palace to face the saints. Naturally, they have to buy a new outfit. And those girls in the Yanyu Building will also have to clean up. .

Your lord has a very close relationship with them. One word from you is worth thousands of words from those merchants.They naturally dare not offend, but will try to curry favor! "

Meng Qiucheng smiled slightly, "Yes, the end of the year is here, and there will be more opportunities to make money."

Master Zhou glanced at Meng Qiucheng, knowing that she must have some kind of evil plan in her stomach.I can't help but sympathize with those profiteers and wealthy gentry. It's really pitiful to meet such a greedy master.

But Master Zhou is not a fool, he is willing to stay here because he knows that Meng Qiucheng's nature is not like this.If it were him, and he really became an official, he might not have Meng Qiucheng's ability to deal with black and white.Maybe he had offended everyone long ago and lost his head.

He admired Meng Qiucheng from the bottom of his heart.

He shook his head lightly, thinking that the end of the year was coming, if the people from Prince Yong's Mansion came once, there would be a second time.This time I gave the money, next time, I'm afraid the appetite will be even bigger.

With the night wind blowing on his face, Meng Qiucheng paced in the alleys of Chang'an Avenue.This is a shortcut to Yanyu Tower, with few people and quiet.

A Yu followed behind Meng Qiucheng, reporting the news he had inquired about.

Over the years, he has witnessed the hardships of the people in front of him.From the moment she came down the mountain and entered this world, her fate is up to the sky.

"Have you found out about her?" Meng Qiucheng said softly.

Ayu nodded, "Found it!"

"Your work efficiency has never disappointed me. Tell me, what is the source?"

Ayu took two steps closer and lowered his voice, "It is indeed related to that incident. She is Liu Ziyu's adopted daughter, and it is said that she is an orphan rescued by General Liu Can when he was escorting Concubine Chen to Yongle Temple. Concubine Chen couldn't bear to see this child Lonely and helpless, he was entrusted to General Liu Can.

Later, Concubine Chen deliberately left this child to accompany Princess Jingrong in Yongle Temple.General Liu Shen would visit from time to time, but it was because of the father-daughter relationship.

But not long after that incident happened, General Liu Shen was also implicated in it.Princess Jingrong was later taken back to the palace, and the child was raised by the abbot of Yongle Temple. "

"So, her purpose this time is indeed for Liu Ziyu?"

Ayu shook his head, "Does your lord still remember the fire in Yongle Temple three years ago? Master Hui En, the host who adopted her, died in that fire."

Meng Qiucheng's eyes showed a terrifying cold light, "The Yongle Temple fire is not an accident. In this palace, people's hearts are dangerous, and the most deadly thing is power. For the sake of power, no means can be used. This fire is really dangerous. !"

Ayu stopped in his tracks with a stern expression on his face. Even in the snow, he was still dressed in a black outfit.Holding the sword in his hand, his fingers turned slightly white. As soon as he opened his mouth, heat immediately dissipated into the air.

"My lord, did you choose this woman?"

"What do you think, Ayu?"

"Ayu doesn't know how to read people, but Ayu has something to say. In the Misty Rain Tower yesterday, she was interested in King Liang!"

Meng Qiucheng retracted his hand into the wide fox fur and curled the corner of his lips, "So what?"

Yes, so what?No one can take away the person she likes.Unless she gives up, she will never back down.Even if the opponent is the aloof King Liang!

That incident back then has been her nightmare for so many years, and she has been tormented in deep pain.Let her who was supposed to be happy fall into Abi Hell overnight.

She suddenly understood that the definition of good and bad in this world is not life and death, killing or saving people.Because good people may not be able to live longer, and bad people may not be condemned by God.

Even if the father is a hero, in front of that man who is above ten thousand people, life and death can be decided in just one sentence.

So she has come to today step by step. She doesn't want to be a good person. She only wants to protect herself. Only when she can protect herself can she have the opportunity to thoroughly investigate the incident back then.

The cold wind swirled the snow in the sky, Meng Qiucheng stretched out his hand and let the snow melt in his palm. "Ayu, we don't have time! I can't watch Sister Feng take risks!"

The author has something to say: Master Zhou: My lord, this month, you owe another 70 taels of silver to the humble job!

Meng Qiucheng:? ? ?owed again?Didn't you pay it off last month?

Master Zhou: Your Excellency, forgot?You went to Yanyu Building the night before yesterday, and you borrowed money from Beizhi!

A Yu held the long sword and stared at Meng Qiucheng: I didn't expect adults to borrow money to drink flowers and wine!

Master Zhou: Even if you borrow money, you have to drink flower wine!

Meng Qiucheng: ...

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